Hantz Financial Services Inc. Boosts Stock Holdings in Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL)

Hantz Financial Services Inc. boosted its holdings in Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL - Free Report) by 79.1% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 113,122 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 49,958 shares during the period. Hantz Financial Services Inc.'s holdings in Unilever were worth $6,414,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of UL. Creative Financial Designs Inc. ADV grew its holdings in shares of Unilever by 7.0% during the 3rd quarter. Creative Financial Designs Inc. ADV now owns 2,781 shares of the company's stock valued at $181,000 after purchasing an additional 181 shares during the last quarter. Timber Creek Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in Unilever by 0.5% in the 3rd quarter. Timber Creek Capital Management LLC now owns 39,530 shares of the company's stock worth $2,568,000 after purchasing an additional 182 shares in the last quarter. Alhambra Investment Management LLC raised its position in Unilever by 4.2% in the fourth quarter. Alhambra Investment Management LLC now owns 4,586 shares of the company's stock valued at $260,000 after purchasing an additional 186 shares during the last quarter. Phillips Wealth Planners LLC increased its stake in shares of Unilever by 2.2% in the fourth quarter. Phillips Wealth Planners LLC now owns 8,970 shares of the company's stock valued at $495,000 after buying an additional 193 shares during the period. Finally, Good Life Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Unilever by 4.5% in the 3rd quarter. Good Life Advisors LLC now owns 4,536 shares of the company's stock valued at $295,000 after buying an additional 196 shares during the last quarter. 9.67% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Unilever Stock Up 1.6 %

UL stock traded up $0.89 during trading on Thursday, reaching $58.16. 2,453,692 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,523,858. Unilever PLC has a twelve month low of $46.46 and a twelve month high of $65.87. The firm's 50 day moving average is $57.49 and its 200 day moving average is $60.37.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities analysts have issued reports on the stock. Sanford C. Bernstein upgraded shares of Unilever from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Thursday, January 9th. Royal Bank of Canada lowered Unilever from a "sector perform" rating to an "underperform" rating in a research report on Monday, January 6th. StockNews.com lowered Unilever from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 12th. Finally, Erste Group Bank restated a "hold" rating on shares of Unilever in a report on Tuesday, November 19th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, two have given a hold rating, five have given a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $61.75.

Unilever Profile

Unilever PLC operates as a fast-moving consumer goods company in the Asia Pacific, Africa, the Americas, and Europe. It operates through five segments: Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, Nutrition, and Ice Cream. The Beauty & Wellbeing segment engages in the sale of hair care products, such as shampoo, conditioner, and styling; skin care products including face, hand, and body moisturizer; and prestige beauty and health & wellbeing products consist of the vitamins, minerals, and supplements.